Benefits of Commercial Solar in Minnesota
Protect business operations and production even when the grid goes down. Commercial solar panels are designed to keep up with high electrical demand, so you can focus on everything else.
At iSolar Minnesota, we're business owners—just like you—and we know how important a simple task like keeping the lights on is for running a company.
Commercial solar power allows you to bring clean, safe, and renewable energy to your building. Instead of relying solely on grid power, you'll have access to your own energy source through industrial-sized solar panels and grid-tie power systems.
BECOME YOUR OWN POWER PROVIDER
SAVE ON ENERGY & UTILITY COSTS
REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Get in touch with us today to get a free quote, specific to your business.
Depreciation Benefits For Your Business
Most businesses can offset the some of the expense associated with a solar installation through depreciation. Here is a recent example of a commercial solar project where the business owner was able to benefit from tax depreciation in Big Falls, Minnesota.
How Solar Depreciation Can Work for Your Business
- You can depreciate your commercial solar panels because they are assets of your business
- Currently, you can depreciate 85% of the cost of your system installation, assuming you took the investment tax credit of 30% (which you should!)
- 85% = 100% - [Half of 30% Investement Tax Credit (ITC)] = 100%-15%
- Depending on business income, you can choose to take 85% depreciation in year 1, or you might prefer to schedule it out up to 6 years
Depreciation Schedule Example
Total Cost of System: $150,000
85% of cost (how much you can depreciate):$127,500
| Year | Depreciation % | $ Amount Depreciated for Tax Purposes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30% | $38,250 |
| 2 | 20% | $25,500 |
| 3 | 20% | $25,500 |
| 4 | 10% | $12,750 |
| 5 | 10% | $12,750 |
| 6 | 10% | $12,750 |
| Total | 100% | 127,500 |
We're happy to discuss your options for depreciation.
Give a call anytime!
Give a call anytime!
* DISCLAIMER * We are not tax advisors ... please consult your accountant to understand your individual tax situation.
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Products & Services
Whether you own a sloped or flat-roof building, we offer custom solar systems that pair with many mounting and stanchion options to complement your roofing system. We'll help you design and install your solar panels for ground or roof use.
Operations & Maintenance
After your commercial solar power system is professionally installed, we'll be there to support your ongoing repair and replacement needs, so your panels are generating electricity efficiently and are protected against Minnesota weather conditions.
Financing & Incentives
Want even more savings on your solar investment? You may qualify for certain tax incentives and rebates. We've compiled a list to help you get startet.
Project Gallery
View recent commercial solar projects for inspiration! Our team can help you plan, design, and install a PV system that complements your property and keeps your business moving forward.
WHY iSOLAR MINNESOTA?
- Experience of four decades in the solar power industry.
- Commitment to finding you the best solar solutions that fits your lifestyle.
- Accountable in making sure every panel is installed with the highest quality standards.
- Approachable from day one. We want you to feel supported and 100% satisfied.
Friendly and professional team! Helped navigate... Minneapolis and Xcel red tape. We are 3 years in and have had no issues with our rooftop solar.read more
They won the bid for our solar coop participants.... The detailed financial forecast model they ran for us gave us peace of mind about the investment. It showed that it wasn't their "first rodeo" and the install went pretty smooth. They were very responsive about questions and concerns I had and got the necessary permits all lined up. After some production and scheduling delays (which I understand), it appears our array actually overproduced this summer compared to predictions, which I'll take any day!read more
We worked with the team at ISolar to add 13... additional panels to our system this summer. We're so grateful for Ryan and team's consistent response, competitive pricing and true professionalism. Our install was challenging in some ways in pairing the new array with the original 12 panel array along with an existing Tesla Powerwall, but they made it happen. Thank you ISolar for a job well done! Also, thanks go to Solar United Neighbors for connecting us to ISolar.read more
If you want the best possible customer... experience, go with iSolar!read more
Our roof was severely damaged by the recent... hailstorm and required replacement. The roofing company needed to have our solar system taken off and put back on so that they could complete the roofing process, but the company that installed our panels was months out in terms of lead time. iSolar to the rescue!Ben, Ryan, and Jason handled the whole thing from start to finish, and were even able to solve some of the nagging problems we had with the system before the roofing project. I cannot recommend these guys strongly enough.iSolar is Awesome!read more
Dan and Ryan and have been very easy to work... with. We were looking for a company to detach and reattach our panels during a roof replacement project. Other companies required that the panels be offline for up to a month, and would take weeks to get on their schedule. iSolar was very flexible and coordinated with the roofing contractor to have crews out so that downtime was less than a week. Would highly recommend them.read more
3 years later and we are very pleased with... iSolar. We haven't had many issues but when we do, we can still call them and get a response immediately.read more
The staff at iSolar was really easy to work with.... They were very honest and quick in the process. The install actually happened ahead of schedule. The pricing was very competitive and they use the best technology available. I would definitely recommend.read more
Isolar did a great job of figuring out how much... solar panels we needed to get the right performance out of our panels and placement on the garage. Only issue was have to take out a $30,000 loan so you have to be in it for the long term to get any financial gain from it. Like to help get new energy source going away from coal and oil. Came out to $190 a month for loan which may be about what our bill would be per month for electric. Summer we get credit since solar produces enough sunlight and winter we pay a little since we don’t see as much sun then. We did receive a tax break of about $8000 the year after we installed. If gas prices keep rising we will definitely be glad we did it.read more
Update July 2023:You get what you pay for. ... iSolar is the best solar company in Minnesota for a reason. Don't let the big companies fool with their fancy publications. This local Twin Cities company should not be overlooked One year after the install, I am able to provide all my electric cost needs and get a check from Dakota electric for over $600. Yes, the electric company paid me. If you remove my Dakota rebate, I still made almost $100. Summary: The cost for electricity in my house and 15,000 miles on the electric car was covered by the solar panels. Thanks to the EV storage rate, I am able to save tons of money each year. The cost of the solar panels will pay for itself in about 6 more years. Keep in mind the savings is a bonus. I wanted solar for the environmental benefits.Original review from 2022: Big company results with a small town feel. I could not be happier with iSolar. They were the only company willing to move my vents and pipes on my south-facing roof to the north side, resulting in two extra panels. 22 panels total. Justin was a great salesperson who answered all my calls immediately, unlike other companies that forced me to leave a message or make an appointment. They have a family feel to them as they work. They pull together when needed and make sure the customer is happy. Justin, the salesperson, was also one who helped with the installation. Your salesperson is also one of the installers. Yes, everyone in the company is hands-on and knows what they are doing. When there are structural needs, they call in Three Rivers Contracting to help. Larry, from Three Rivers, made sure everything looked fantastic. In fact, I will have my shed in my backyard reconstructed using Three Rivers next summer.A 30-year warranty is what sold me. A third party backs it up, so if iSolar goes out of business, you are still covered.They have competitive pricing; I had other companies with lower quotes but picked iSolar because of their excellent customer service and quality work.read more
The team at iSolar is warm and professional. They... installed solar panels on my house 3 years ago and everything is still working great now. They've been responsive and helpful when I've had questions. They explain everything thoroughly and respectfully. If you are at the point where you are choosing a solar company, or even just want more information about your options, I recommend iSolar.read more
5 STARS!!!!! I didn’t buy my solar installation... from iSolar, I called them for help with an inverter problem. I had contacted several other solar companies who took days to call me, iSolar called back within minutes. They were polite and prompt as we worked out a service time and date that worked for me. Their service person arrived ready to work and on time. They were fast, accurate, competent, polite, and thorough at getting my system up and running. If I ever add onto my system or if I need service they will be the first and only company I will consider.read more
I highly recommend doing your solar project with... iSolar. We had a rather large project done on our house. The end result was fantastic. Our project took longer than expected but that was due to Excel Energy. I solar stayed on top of them to keep the project moving along. Once we finally got the approval from Excel Energy, the actual installation only took 2 days. I had a ton of questions along the way and Ryan, and the team from iSolar always took the time to answer them all. I did a lot of research on solar install companies prior to picking iSolar, and iSolar has the best warranty in the business and all the right Hardware that I was looking for. Thank you again iSolar.read more
I was introduced to iSolar because they were the... preferred provider of the local Solar United Neighbors co-op. That they were chosen by the local solar co-op is a good recommendation in itself. And my experience with iSolar was uniformly good — they were always friendly, responsive, and helpful when I had questions about their proposal and the installation. Unfortunately my solar project stalled out at the permitting stage because of difficulties with Xcel Energy’s system,, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use iSolar when I am eventually able to put up solar panels on my home.read more
We had the Ihles install our solar array in the... fall of 2019. We are thoroughly pleased with the product and with their neat and professional job of installation. Over the past three years there have been no problems. It just runs and runs without needing any maintenance of any sort.Our solar array consists of 48 365-watt Longi solar panels, mounted on Omco ground mount solar racking, and 2 SolarEdge SE7600H-US inverters. In the first year of operation, we generated 27,701 kWh.To be even more carbon neutral, we also installed a Waterfurnace 5-ton, Series 7 geothermal heat pump. During the first heating season, the heat pump used 7,178 kWh x $0.10 /kWh = $718 to heat our 3,400 sq. ft. home.Looking at our kWh production and consumption history, in that first year, we sold 20,612 kWh to the power coop, we purchased 10,541 kWh, for a net 10,071 kWh sold to the power coop. In the winter months when there are shorter daylight hours, we purchase more power than we sell. But starting about in February, we sell the Coop more than what we purchase. Since we installed the solar array, we haven’t had to pay any electric or heating bills, and as of the end of 2022, we have a credit of $756 on our electric bill. The solar array provides all our power, including what is needed to heat the house. Going solar is the best purchase we’ve ever made.read more
After spending a lot of time researching and... getting quotes from several companies, we chose iSolar to install our solar panel array. Their customer service and willingness to educate and explain without being pushy and sales oriented was head and shoulders above any of the other companies with whom I spoke. They were always available to answer any questions I had and were pleasant and amazingly efficient during the installation. I highly recommend that you work with them if you are looking to get your own solar panels!read more
We had a fantastic experience with iSolar - from... the sales process through the interconnection, they handled everything quickly and professionally. The process was extremely smooth and went much more quickly than I expected after working in the industry and hearing how slow things can move with utilities. Would highly recommend them for any solar project and will use them again if we ever add storage to our system.read more
The whole crew at iSolar did a great job... installing my 7.5Kw system. They were fast, clean, professional and very reasonably priced! Thanks guys for your great work!read more
iSolar installed our panels 10 months ago & we... have had nothing but good experiences with them. I have emailed a few times with questions & always received a quick, honest, logical, and respectful response.The installers were quick, kind, and clean. I highly recommend iSolar.read more
A well deserved review. I was very pleased... working with Isolar. Other than signatures the Isoalr team took care of every step of the process from detailed design to permitting, to installation and connection. They were attentive to keeping me updated on every step of the process and educating me along the way. We did run into two issues the first was a major delay of processing on Excel energies side. Isolar worked with Excel on my behalf and kept me updated on the progress. The second was a city ordinance that came up regarding needing to notify neighboring properties and the Isolar team took care of that whole process as well. I was impressed with the professionalism of the installation and the attention to details. Thank you Isolar team.read more
Great team and good communication.I knew I... wanted a local solar installer, and I am glad to have found Ryan and his team at iSolar.Jeremyread more
Going solar was something I always wanted to do... and iSolar made it a wonderful experience. I met with several solar providers but iSolar offered the best price. At no time in the process did I feel like I was pressured to purchase or locked into an agreement. That was very important to me. My sales rep., Justin, answered all my questions and concerns. He responded promptly to my emails, even at odd times of the day. I was kept informed of the process with Xcel Energy. Ryan explained the process clearly from application and to installations. He guided me through the software used to monitor my power generation. Once approved, the handover to the installers was smooth. They were on time and cleaned up once they were done. Excellent job!read more
We had a very positive experience with the... professionals at iSolar. In what can be a very complex and major financial decision for a homeowner, they walk you through step by step very well. From their initial proposal which clearly stated all of the details, to the signing of documents with the utility, to the excitement of "going live" and watching it work on the mobile app it was a great investment in our property. Highly recommend the iSolar Team!read more
We did a 22 panel project on our house earlier... this year and could not be happier! Isolar did an amazing job walking us through every step of the way! We have been really surprised at how well solar produces here in MN. Would definitely recommend these guys they were awesome!read more
From the first meeting to installation and... follow-up, our experience with the iSolar team was fantastic. The installers were polite and respectful. They clearly knew what they were doing. We were given updates and reminders as the process moved forward. Everything was up and running as they had described. We couldn’t be happier.read more
Had solar installed on my roof in Minneapolis in... fall of '20. ISolar did a great job and had better pricing then the 3 other quotes I got. Justin was great to work with!read more
Friendly and professional team! Helped navigate... Minneapolis and Xcel red tape. We are 3 years in and have had no issues with our rooftop solar.read more
They won the bid for our solar coop participants.... The detailed financial forecast model they ran for us gave us peace of mind about the investment. It showed that it wasn't their "first rodeo" and the install went pretty smooth. They were very responsive about questions and concerns I had and got the necessary permits all lined up. After some production and scheduling delays (which I understand), it appears our array actually overproduced this summer compared to predictions, which I'll take any day!read more
We worked with the team at ISolar to add 13... additional panels to our system this summer. We're so grateful for Ryan and team's consistent response, competitive pricing and true professionalism. Our install was challenging in some ways in pairing the new array with the original 12 panel array along with an existing Tesla Powerwall, but they made it happen. Thank you ISolar for a job well done! Also, thanks go to Solar United Neighbors for connecting us to ISolar.read more
If you want the best possible customer... experience, go with iSolar!read more
Our roof was severely damaged by the recent... hailstorm and required replacement. The roofing company needed to have our solar system taken off and put back on so that they could complete the roofing process, but the company that installed our panels was months out in terms of lead time. iSolar to the rescue!Ben, Ryan, and Jason handled the whole thing from start to finish, and were even able to solve some of the nagging problems we had with the system before the roofing project. I cannot recommend these guys strongly enough.iSolar is Awesome!read more
Dan and Ryan and have been very easy to work... with. We were looking for a company to detach and reattach our panels during a roof replacement project. Other companies required that the panels be offline for up to a month, and would take weeks to get on their schedule. iSolar was very flexible and coordinated with the roofing contractor to have crews out so that downtime was less than a week. Would highly recommend them.read more
3 years later and we are very pleased with... iSolar. We haven't had many issues but when we do, we can still call them and get a response immediately.read more
The staff at iSolar was really easy to work with.... They were very honest and quick in the process. The install actually happened ahead of schedule. The pricing was very competitive and they use the best technology available. I would definitely recommend.read more
Isolar did a great job of figuring out how much... solar panels we needed to get the right performance out of our panels and placement on the garage. Only issue was have to take out a $30,000 loan so you have to be in it for the long term to get any financial gain from it. Like to help get new energy source going away from coal and oil. Came out to $190 a month for loan which may be about what our bill would be per month for electric. Summer we get credit since solar produces enough sunlight and winter we pay a little since we don’t see as much sun then. We did receive a tax break of about $8000 the year after we installed. If gas prices keep rising we will definitely be glad we did it.read more
Update July 2023:You get what you pay for. ... iSolar is the best solar company in Minnesota for a reason. Don't let the big companies fool with their fancy publications. This local Twin Cities company should not be overlooked One year after the install, I am able to provide all my electric cost needs and get a check from Dakota electric for over $600. Yes, the electric company paid me. If you remove my Dakota rebate, I still made almost $100. Summary: The cost for electricity in my house and 15,000 miles on the electric car was covered by the solar panels. Thanks to the EV storage rate, I am able to save tons of money each year. The cost of the solar panels will pay for itself in about 6 more years. Keep in mind the savings is a bonus. I wanted solar for the environmental benefits.Original review from 2022: Big company results with a small town feel. I could not be happier with iSolar. They were the only company willing to move my vents and pipes on my south-facing roof to the north side, resulting in two extra panels. 22 panels total. Justin was a great salesperson who answered all my calls immediately, unlike other companies that forced me to leave a message or make an appointment. They have a family feel to them as they work. They pull together when needed and make sure the customer is happy. Justin, the salesperson, was also one who helped with the installation. Your salesperson is also one of the installers. Yes, everyone in the company is hands-on and knows what they are doing. When there are structural needs, they call in Three Rivers Contracting to help. Larry, from Three Rivers, made sure everything looked fantastic. In fact, I will have my shed in my backyard reconstructed using Three Rivers next summer.A 30-year warranty is what sold me. A third party backs it up, so if iSolar goes out of business, you are still covered.They have competitive pricing; I had other companies with lower quotes but picked iSolar because of their excellent customer service and quality work.read more
The team at iSolar is warm and professional. They... installed solar panels on my house 3 years ago and everything is still working great now. They've been responsive and helpful when I've had questions. They explain everything thoroughly and respectfully. If you are at the point where you are choosing a solar company, or even just want more information about your options, I recommend iSolar.read more
5 STARS!!!!! I didn’t buy my solar installation... from iSolar, I called them for help with an inverter problem. I had contacted several other solar companies who took days to call me, iSolar called back within minutes. They were polite and prompt as we worked out a service time and date that worked for me. Their service person arrived ready to work and on time. They were fast, accurate, competent, polite, and thorough at getting my system up and running. If I ever add onto my system or if I need service they will be the first and only company I will consider.read more
I highly recommend doing your solar project with... iSolar. We had a rather large project done on our house. The end result was fantastic. Our project took longer than expected but that was due to Excel Energy. I solar stayed on top of them to keep the project moving along. Once we finally got the approval from Excel Energy, the actual installation only took 2 days. I had a ton of questions along the way and Ryan, and the team from iSolar always took the time to answer them all. I did a lot of research on solar install companies prior to picking iSolar, and iSolar has the best warranty in the business and all the right Hardware that I was looking for. Thank you again iSolar.read more
I was introduced to iSolar because they were the... preferred provider of the local Solar United Neighbors co-op. That they were chosen by the local solar co-op is a good recommendation in itself. And my experience with iSolar was uniformly good — they were always friendly, responsive, and helpful when I had questions about their proposal and the installation. Unfortunately my solar project stalled out at the permitting stage because of difficulties with Xcel Energy’s system,, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use iSolar when I am eventually able to put up solar panels on my home.read more
We had the Ihles install our solar array in the... fall of 2019. We are thoroughly pleased with the product and with their neat and professional job of installation. Over the past three years there have been no problems. It just runs and runs without needing any maintenance of any sort.Our solar array consists of 48 365-watt Longi solar panels, mounted on Omco ground mount solar racking, and 2 SolarEdge SE7600H-US inverters. In the first year of operation, we generated 27,701 kWh.To be even more carbon neutral, we also installed a Waterfurnace 5-ton, Series 7 geothermal heat pump. During the first heating season, the heat pump used 7,178 kWh x $0.10 /kWh = $718 to heat our 3,400 sq. ft. home.Looking at our kWh production and consumption history, in that first year, we sold 20,612 kWh to the power coop, we purchased 10,541 kWh, for a net 10,071 kWh sold to the power coop. In the winter months when there are shorter daylight hours, we purchase more power than we sell. But starting about in February, we sell the Coop more than what we purchase. Since we installed the solar array, we haven’t had to pay any electric or heating bills, and as of the end of 2022, we have a credit of $756 on our electric bill. The solar array provides all our power, including what is needed to heat the house. Going solar is the best purchase we’ve ever made.read more
After spending a lot of time researching and... getting quotes from several companies, we chose iSolar to install our solar panel array. Their customer service and willingness to educate and explain without being pushy and sales oriented was head and shoulders above any of the other companies with whom I spoke. They were always available to answer any questions I had and were pleasant and amazingly efficient during the installation. I highly recommend that you work with them if you are looking to get your own solar panels!read more
We had a fantastic experience with iSolar - from... the sales process through the interconnection, they handled everything quickly and professionally. The process was extremely smooth and went much more quickly than I expected after working in the industry and hearing how slow things can move with utilities. Would highly recommend them for any solar project and will use them again if we ever add storage to our system.read more
The whole crew at iSolar did a great job... installing my 7.5Kw system. They were fast, clean, professional and very reasonably priced! Thanks guys for your great work!read more
iSolar installed our panels 10 months ago & we... have had nothing but good experiences with them. I have emailed a few times with questions & always received a quick, honest, logical, and respectful response.The installers were quick, kind, and clean. I highly recommend iSolar.read more
A well deserved review. I was very pleased... working with Isolar. Other than signatures the Isoalr team took care of every step of the process from detailed design to permitting, to installation and connection. They were attentive to keeping me updated on every step of the process and educating me along the way. We did run into two issues the first was a major delay of processing on Excel energies side. Isolar worked with Excel on my behalf and kept me updated on the progress. The second was a city ordinance that came up regarding needing to notify neighboring properties and the Isolar team took care of that whole process as well. I was impressed with the professionalism of the installation and the attention to details. Thank you Isolar team.read more
Great team and good communication.I knew I... wanted a local solar installer, and I am glad to have found Ryan and his team at iSolar.Jeremyread more
Going solar was something I always wanted to do... and iSolar made it a wonderful experience. I met with several solar providers but iSolar offered the best price. At no time in the process did I feel like I was pressured to purchase or locked into an agreement. That was very important to me. My sales rep., Justin, answered all my questions and concerns. He responded promptly to my emails, even at odd times of the day. I was kept informed of the process with Xcel Energy. Ryan explained the process clearly from application and to installations. He guided me through the software used to monitor my power generation. Once approved, the handover to the installers was smooth. They were on time and cleaned up once they were done. Excellent job!read more
We had a very positive experience with the... professionals at iSolar. In what can be a very complex and major financial decision for a homeowner, they walk you through step by step very well. From their initial proposal which clearly stated all of the details, to the signing of documents with the utility, to the excitement of "going live" and watching it work on the mobile app it was a great investment in our property. Highly recommend the iSolar Team!read more
We did a 22 panel project on our house earlier... this year and could not be happier! Isolar did an amazing job walking us through every step of the way! We have been really surprised at how well solar produces here in MN. Would definitely recommend these guys they were awesome!read more
From the first meeting to installation and... follow-up, our experience with the iSolar team was fantastic. The installers were polite and respectful. They clearly knew what they were doing. We were given updates and reminders as the process moved forward. Everything was up and running as they had described. We couldn’t be happier.read more
Had solar installed on my roof in Minneapolis in... fall of '20. ISolar did a great job and had better pricing then the 3 other quotes I got. Justin was great to work with!read more
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